Mission

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Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. We bring shelter, food and comfort to those affected by disasters, large and small. We collect lifesaving donated blood and supply it to patients in need. We provide support to our men and women in military bases around the world, and to the families they leave behind. We train communities in CPR, first aid and other skills that save lives. And we assist our neighbors abroad with critical disaster response, preparedness and disease prevention efforts. We are able to do all this by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Mission

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Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. We bring shelter, food and comfort to those affected by disasters, large and small. We collect lifesaving donated blood and supply it to patients in need. We provide support to our men and women in military bases around the world, and to the families they leave behind. We train communities in CPR, first aid and other skills that save lives. And we assist our neighbors abroad with critical disaster response, preparedness and disease prevention efforts. We are able to do all this by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Impact Information

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Impact Information

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Reported Results

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Total in 2019

Number of volunteers

306,000

Number of disaster responses

60,047

Number of services provided to military members, veterans and civilians

529,430

Persons enrolled in all health and safety courses and number of times mobile apps downloaded

9,000,000

People outside the U.S. benefiting from American Red Cross disaster, recovery or disease prevention activities

352,000,000

Number of blood and platelet donors

2,548,840

Number of people made safer through disaster education presentations

405,068

Number of smoke alarms installed

450,000

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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar.
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Financial Charts

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Programs (FYE 06/2019)

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Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.